Lesson Planning Flashcards
bloom’s Taxonomy
used to classify educational learning objectives into levels of complexity and specificity. Provides a framework for educators as they plan lessons.
ultimate goal is for students to have
comprehensive knowledge of a subject so they can continue to develop their own ideas and understanding
Different levels have verbs associated to help ecuator
identify the level of the task. In other words, the focus is on: what the student is doing
Pyramid of levels
foundational skills at the base, and increasing rigor as they work their way up that particular skill or concepts
Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy
Remember
Understand
Apply
Analyze
Evaluate
Create
Remember Level
rote memorization or recall
verbs include (define, memorize, list)
Understand Level
explanation of an idea or concept
verbs include (describe, recognize, identify)
Apply Level
use the information acquired in a new setting/problem
verbs include (implement, solve, and demonstrate)
Analyze level
connect different ideas
verbs include (differentiate, compare, contrasts, predict
Evaluate
justify a stance
verbs include (defend, support, and critique)
Create
produce original thoughts or work
verbs include (design, author, formulate)
Not necessary to hit every level in every lesson. They do need to keep in mind, however, that students must
remember a concept before they can understand it
understand a concept before applying it
have analyzed a process before evaluating it
have completed an evaluation before creating something new
Learning goal v
big picture focus of a class or unit within a class. Should be considered in the frame of “The student will…” and summarizes expectations set out in standards provided by the state. connecting goals to standards will ensure that the goals are age-appropriate and aligned with campus and district goals
Learning objectives
specific learning outcomes, or the specific skill or knowledge that the student is expected to master in a lesson. specific standards states use to assess students on state exams. They should start with a verb and be measureable
learning goal is a _____ focus. A learning objective is a _______ that can be directly measured.
Learning goal - big picture focus
learing objective - specific outcome that can be measured
When evaluating learning goals, ask yourself the following
are studnets’ needs and interests being considered, what specific learning outcomes will be tied to this, is it student-centered
When evaluating learning outcomes, ask yourself the following
is it responsive to students’ current skills and knowledge, does it start with a verb and describe measurable outcomes that can be assessed, how can I measure this.
When writing learning objectives, it is important to consider
where the goal falls on the Bloom’s Taxonomy continuum of higher-order thinking skills, and use verbs that link to the level
Remember objective example
Recall the date of…
remember the definition of …
Understand objective example
Summarize the effects of …
compare the …
explain the meaning of …
Apply objective examples
use the definition of ___ to identify …
Analyze objective examples
Differentiate between ____ and ____.
Outline the reasons…
Evaluate objective examples
determine the success of…
evaluate how….
Create objective examples
create a plan to …
develop a plot that …
TEKS Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
base curriculum for every subject in every grade level taught at a Texas Educaiton Agency (TEA) approved school. It determines the information each students should know and skills they should be able to do and provides an outline for curriculum design and learning goals that classrooms should accomplish for the year.
Teachers in Texas must understand the significance of the TEKS and utilize this guide to determine
instructional goals and objectives
Most important theme of the PPR for developing learning activities and experiences is to
design them so that they support a specific objective or set of objectives in the unit. Activities must have a clear purpose and be presented in an appropriate manner that is consistent with the student’s abilities
To ensure expriences support specific objectives or set of objectives, the teacher should ask themselves
- is the objective of the assessment clear?
- Is this material relevant to the instructional unit in which we are currently working?
- is this age-appropriate? (students need reading material and other forms of media that are on an appropriate level for them developmentally)
- Can this activity be assessed in an objective manner? (Generally, rubrics are used for projects and writing assignments)
- Will the majority of the students find this meaningful and relevant?
- Is this consistent with the goals and expectations of the state standards?
Ensure that activities _____. Then, make sure the activities _____.
Ensure the activities clearly support specific objectives. Then, make the activities interesting and purposeful.
Backward Design
also known as backward planning, is the approach to lesson planning where the teacher starts with the goal (usually an objective derived from state standards) and works backward to identify all skills and activities needed to ensure student success.